FAV LUX HIDATAKAYAMA

Hotel in a great location near Takayama Station…. Only downside was the occasional rumbling of the trains that go by…. So if u r noise sensitive might hv to pass on this

Like the location and the service.

The room is modern and very new. There are many nearby restaurants and convenience store.

Communication was difficult, check in was a pain. Staff was a bit rude no gym some asked if we could walk the stairs (which are locked) and they wouldn't let us do that either They would not lock our bags in the morning (although the locked baggage area was empty). They said it was only for guest checking in. Room was nice and close to train station

A very convenient location within walking distance of the town centre. Very spacious and beautifully appointed apartment style property with a great hot tub.

Check-in is strictly at 3pm so if you are early, be prepared to leave your luggage first and talk a walk around the area. There are only 4-5 parking slots available within property so be sure to check-in earliest possible. Plenty of amenities available in lobby for you to take, including bath robes and eye masks. Rooms were big and the tatami area was comfortable to relax in. Beds were a little hard but still acceptable. It is like a serviced apartment where there are stoves and cooking utensils available, including microwave, spatula and tableware. Housekeeping is only done every 3 days and this date is agreed during check-in. If you accidentally hung the DO NOT DISTURB sign on your door, you will have to wait another 3 days for housekeeping. This is non-negotiable and it happened during my stay. The night staff on the 3rd night agreed for housekeeping to be arranged on the 4th morning but it never happened. Reception staff even tried to downplay the miscommunication and bargained to not provivde more towels as it is 2 pax staying in a 4 pax room. Even if DND sign is out, staff is supposed to change towels and clear the rubbish but this did not happen. Reception staff again tried to dismiss this thus both my friend and I are thoroughly disappointed in this matter.

Overall it is very good except sometime it is a bit noisy because bus and train, toilet light is automated which could be issue

This hotel has rooms with kitchens, which is great for a long stay. Our room was spacious and clean. The entrance of the hotel is cafe. The young male receptionist in the morning looked unhappy to interact with the guests. The hotel does not take any cash for the payment. Also, the hotel does not keep the luggage for the guests before check in/after check out as there is no space for it.

Kids loved the bed layout (single beds on upper deck). Room was wide, spacious and clean. Thoughtfully laid out room plan. Even had humidifier in room for winter! Downside: cleaning of room only done after 4th night if staying longer than 3 nights. Shout out to F&B staff Miyako-san who was most friendly and accommodating. Also spoke great English that made communication easier. Thumbs down: young Matsumoto-san at reception that wasn’t very approachable and dismissed issues instead of finding solutions (I thought humidifier wasn’t working and informed him. Response was too bad s they can’t exchange it!).

Perfect place to stay in Takayama. We got a tatami room for 3 persons. Place is spacious with a nice balcony overlooking the city landscape. Lots of good restaurants nearby. Right next to train station and bus terminal to shirakawago. There is a kitchenette . The place is so clean and so comfortable. Morning market and ancient town is within 10mins walk. Highly recommended for a nice stay in Takayama.